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Dwarf Honeysuckle

Lonicera xylosteum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate grasslands and steppes within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Dipsacales (川续断目)
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Lonicera
Species
Lonicera xylosteum (Dwarf Honeysuckle)

Names in Other Languages

French camérisier
German Rote Heckenkirsche

Similar Species in Lonicera

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Asian Fly-Honeysuckle
Lonicera morrowii
Not Evaluated
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Blue Fly-Honeysuckle
Lonicera caerulea
Least Concern
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Californian Honeysuckle
Lonicera involucrata
Not Evaluated
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Chinese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica
Not Evaluated
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Common Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Least Concern
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Fragrant Honeysuckle
Lonicera fragrantissima
Not Evaluated
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Glaucous Honeysuckle
Lonicera dioica
Not Evaluated
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Alpine honeysuckle
Lonicera alpigena
Not Evaluated
View all species in Lonicera →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Honeysuckle?
The scientific name of Dwarf Honeysuckle is Lonicera xylosteum. It belongs to the genus Lonicera.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf Honeysuckle?
Dwarf Honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf Honeysuckle live?
Dwarf Honeysuckle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Dwarf Honeysuckle belong to?
Dwarf Honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) belongs to the genus Lonicera, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprifoliaceae.
What kingdom does Dwarf Honeysuckle belong to?
Dwarf Honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Honeysuckle?
The closest relatives of Dwarf Honeysuckle in the genus Lonicera include Alpine honeysuckle, Asian Fly-Honeysuckle, Blue Fly-Honeysuckle, Californian Honeysuckle, Chinese Honeysuckle.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Lonicera — 20 Species

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Alpine honeysuckle
Lonicera alpigena
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Asian Fly-Honeysuckle
Lonicera morrowii
NE 🐾
Blue Fly-Honeysuckle
Lonicera caerulea
LC 🐾
Californian Honeysuckle
Lonicera involucrata
NE 🐾
Chinese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica
NE 🐾
Common Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
LC 🐾
Fragrant Honeysuckle
Lonicera fragrantissima
NE 🐾
Glaucous Honeysuckle
Lonicera dioica
NE 🐾
Goat-Leaved Honeysuckle
Lonicera caprifolium
NE 🐾
grape honeysuckle
Lonicera reticulata
NE 🐾
Manchurian honeysuckle
Lonicera ruprechtiana
NE 🐾
Mountain Fly Honeysuckle
Lonicera villosa
NE 🐾
scarlet trumpet honeysuckle
Lonicera brownii
NE 🐾
Hairy Honeysuckle
Lonicera hirsuta
NE 🐾
Honeysuckle
Lonicera heckrottii
NE 🐾
Swamp Fly Honeysuckle
Lonicera oblongifolia
LC 🐾
Tatarian honeysuckle
Lonicera tatarica
NE 🐾
Bell'S Honeysuckle
Lonicera bella
NE 🐾
yellow honeysuckle
Lonicera tragophylla
NE 🐾
Blueleaf honeysuckle
Lonicera korolkowii
NE
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